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like some cruel joke of nature, pimples can continue to plague adult skin long after the braces have come off and the yearbook pictures have faded. to the rescue: the most effective acne busters we've found. and because the best part of being a grown-up means getting to call the shots, we decided that no tongue-twistingly unpronounceable — and potentially toxic — chemicals needed apply. spacer1. arbonne clear advantage acne wash spacerarbonne acne wash-thumbnaillargeyesstandardimage38/arbonneacnewash-thumbnaillarge.jpgarbonne acne wash9/18/2008 1:39:27 pm20089091813927pmthursdaysepseptember139/18/2008 5:39:27 pm9/18/2008 5:39:27 pm20089091853927pmthursdaysepseptember179/18/2008 5:39:27 pm6335735636700000006335734196700000009/18/2008 1:39:27 pm20089091813927pmthursdaysepseptember139/18/2008 5:39:27 pm9/18/2008 5:39:27 pm20089091853927pmthursdaysepseptember179/18/2008 5:39:27 pm633573563670000000633573419670000000-thumbnaillarge/arbonne_clear_advantage_acne_wash_free of phthalates, parabens, or any chemical nasties that might make your immune system break into a rash, arbonne's blemish-fighting facial wash keeps its ingredients simple: 1% salicylic acid to fend off pimple-causing bacteria, along with alfalfa, dandelion, licorice, and peppermint extracts to coddle and invigorate skin. another plus: the environmental working group's skin deep site rates the product with the ultralow hazard score of zero.noproductheaderlayout9/18/2008 2:59:32 pm20089091825932pmthursdaysepseptember149/18/2008 6:59:32 pm9/18/2008 6:59:32 pm20089091865932pmthursdaysepseptember189/18/2008 6:59:32 pm6335736117200000006335734677200000009/18/2008 2:59:32 pm20089091825932pmthursdaysepseptember149/18/2008 6:59:32 pm9/18/2008 6:59:32 pm20089091865932pmthursdaysepseptember189/18/2008 6:59:32 pm6335736117200000006335734677200000001. arbonne clear advantage acne wash free of phthalates, parabens, or any chemical nasties that might make your immune system break into a rash, arbonne's blemish-fighting facial wash keeps its ingredients simple: 1% salicylic acid to fend off pimple-causing bacteria, along with alfalfa, dandelion, licorice, and peppermint extracts to coddle and invigorate skin. another plus: the environmental working group's skin deep site rates the product with the ultralow hazard score of zero. 2. kiss my face break out botanical acne gel this 62% certified-organic acne gel puts up its dukes using a one-two punch formula of naturally antiseptic tea tree oil and pore-tingling mint that dries up spots in seconds. (zits shrank almost on contact.) after the fighting comes the peace: mollifying infusions of organic aloe vera, organic lavender, organic lemon balm, and chamomile oil will return your visage to a tranquil state of repose. 3. simple basics organic healing skin care set forget the pricey facial, this home-brewed kit is all the pampering you'll need for clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks. as uncomplicated as the company name implies, this $28 trio of organic zit zappers — which includes a face wash, toner, and night cream — consists of deeply cleansing and soothing ingredients such as french green clay, green tea, lavender, tea tree oil, and chamomile. to allow damaged skin to repair itself, slather on the shea butter-enriched (and moisture-locking) night cream, which contains grapeseed oil to accelerate cell growth. 4. nurture my body acne serum this serum uses an acne-conquering concoction of organic botanical extracts — such as burdock root, echinacea, and calendula — to effectively penetrate skin and eliminate bacteria before it rears its ugly head. as a bonus, prepare to see whiteheads and blackheads get the old heave-ho, as well. 5. aubrey organics natural herbal seaclay with goa herb oil balancing mask vegan-friendly and never tested on animals, aubrey organics' clarifying mask draws away impurities, while gently sloughing away dead cells using active papaya enzymes, for fresher-looking skin in just 15 minutes. allow your inner mermaid to come to shore with nourishing sea herbals such as bladderwrack and laminaria. 6. jurlique citrus purifying mist quench thirsty pores with a few generous spritzes of this cooling mist, which uses biodynamically grown witch hazel and marshmallow, along with tangerine and lemon essential oils, to perk up and balance lackluster skin. stick it in the icebox for a refreshing summer's day treat. 7. aveda outer peace acne spot relief part of a four-step regimen that claims to have a 92% success rate in just four weeks — we noticed results as early as two — aveda's all-natural acne salve packs a potent, leafy combo of tamanu, amia, boswellia, and saw palmetto to calm any redness and swelling that might interfere with your inner zen. 8. farmaesthetics pure complexion tonic derived from organically grown herbs and flowers, farmaesthetics' breakout-relieving tonic busts out not just one, but five secret weapons: witch hazel, rose otto, lavender, chamomile, and glycerin, which work in concert to diminish pore size and reduce scarring. for an extra boost, pair this daily treatment with farmaesthetics' rosehip & clay mint mask, which promises to dampen inflammation and whisk away pernicious blackheads.

like some cruel joke of nature, pimples can continue to plague adult skin long after the braces have come off and the yearbook pictures have faded. to the rescue: the most effective acne busters we've found. and because the best part of being a grown-up means getting to call the shots, we decided that no tongue-twistingly unpronounceable — and potentially toxic — chemicals needed apply. spacer1. arbonne clear advantage acne wash spacerarbonne acne wash-thumbnaillargeyesstandardimage38/arbonneacnewash-thumbnaillarge.jpgarbonne acne wash9/18/2008 1:39:27 pm20089091813927pmthursdaysepseptember139/18/2008 5:39:27 pm9/18/2008 5:39:27 pm20089091853927pmthursdaysepseptember179/18/2008 5:39:27 pm6335735636700000006335734196700000009/18/2008 1:39:27 pm20089091813927pmthursdaysepseptember139/18/2008 5:39:27 pm9/18/2008 5:39:27 pm20089091853927pmthursdaysepseptember179/18/2008 5:39:27 pm633573563670000000633573419670000000-thumbnaillarge/arbonne_clear_advantage_acne_wash_free of phthalates, parabens, or any chemical nasties that might make your immune system break into a rash, arbonne's blemish-fighting facial wash keeps its ingredients simple: 1% salicylic acid to fend off pimple-causing bacteria, along with alfalfa, dandelion, licorice, and peppermint extracts to coddle and invigorate skin. another plus: the environmental working group's skin deep site rates the product with the ultralow hazard score of zero.noproductheaderlayout9/18/2008 2:59:32 pm20089091825932pmthursdaysepseptember149/18/2008 6:59:32 pm9/18/2008 6:59:32 pm20089091865932pmthursdaysepseptember189/18/2008 6:59:32 pm6335736117200000006335734677200000009/18/2008 2:59:32 pm20089091825932pmthursdaysepseptember149/18/2008 6:59:32 pm9/18/2008 6:59:32 pm20089091865932pmthursdaysepseptember189/18/2008 6:59:32 pm6335736117200000006335734677200000001. arbonne clear advantage acne wash free of phthalates, parabens, or any chemical nasties that might make your immune system break into a rash, arbonne's blemish-fighting facial wash keeps its ingredients simple: 1% salicylic acid to fend off pimple-causing bacteria, along with alfalfa, dandelion, licorice, and peppermint extracts to coddle and invigorate skin. another plus: the environmental working group's skin deep site rates the product with the ultralow hazard score of zero. 2. kiss my face break out botanical acne gel this 62% certified-organic acne gel puts up its dukes using a one-two punch formula of naturally antiseptic tea tree oil and pore-tingling mint that dries up spots in seconds. (zits shrank almost on contact.) after the fighting comes the peace: mollifying infusions of organic aloe vera, organic lavender, organic lemon balm, and chamomile oil will return your visage to a tranquil state of repose. 3. simple basics organic healing skin care set forget the pricey facial, this home-brewed kit is all the pampering you'll need for clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks. as uncomplicated as the company name implies, this $28 trio of organic zit zappers — which includes a face wash, toner, and night cream — consists of deeply cleansing and soothing ingredients such as french green clay, green tea, lavender, tea tree oil, and chamomile. to allow damaged skin to repair itself, slather on the shea butter-enriched (and moisture-locking) night cream, which contains grapeseed oil to accelerate cell growth. 4. nurture my body acne serum this serum uses an acne-conquering concoction of organic botanical extracts — such as burdock root, echinacea, and calendula — to effectively penetrate skin and eliminate bacteria before it rears its ugly head. as a bonus, prepare to see whiteheads and blackheads get the old heave-ho, as well. 5. aubrey organics natural herbal seaclay with goa herb oil balancing mask vegan-friendly and never tested on animals, aubrey organics' clarifying mask draws away impurities, while gently sloughing away dead cells using active papaya enzymes, for fresher-looking skin in just 15 minutes. allow your inner mermaid to come to shore with nourishing sea herbals such as bladderwrack and laminaria. 6. jurlique citrus purifying mist quench thirsty pores with a few generous spritzes of this cooling mist, which uses biodynamically grown witch hazel and marshmallow, along with tangerine and lemon essential oils, to perk up and balance lackluster skin. stick it in the icebox for a refreshing summer's day treat. 7. aveda outer peace acne spot relief part of a four-step regimen that claims to have a 92% success rate in just four weeks — we noticed results as early as two — aveda's all-natural acne salve packs a potent, leafy combo of tamanu, amia, boswellia, and saw palmetto to calm any redness and swelling that might interfere with your inner zen. 8. farmaesthetics pure complexion tonic derived from organically grown herbs and flowers, farmaesthetics' breakout-relieving tonic busts out not just one, but five secret weapons: witch hazel, rose otto, lavender, chamomile, and glycerin, which work in concert to diminish pore size and reduce scarring. for an extra boost, pair this daily treatment with farmaesthetics' rosehip & clay mint mask, which promises to dampen inflammation and whisk away pernicious blackheads.